Sign the Geneva Inn Annexation Petition

I stand with Care for Lake Geneva in urging city officials to reject the Geneva Inn’s annexation request. Public notification illustrates the Inn’s and city’s attempt to push this request through without public input or approval.

Furthermore, I reject the Geneva Inn annexation request based on the following key factors:

No clear understanding of the financial implications this would have on the City of Lake Geneva or the Town of Linn

Annexation of the Geneva Inn by the City of Lake Geneva is likely not allowed under Wisconsin statute. The proposed annexation would create “islands” of Linn residents surrounded by the City of Lake Geneva.

It would reduce the tax base in Linn and therefore be detrimental to Linn residents and Linn schools.

It is likely the proposed annexation would result in costly litigation

Annexation has the potential to disrupt the balance between residential and commercial interests on the lake.

Fear that the proposed annexation would lead to rezoning of lakeside residential properties to commercial, thus:

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As a member of this community, I support Care for Lake Geneva’s efforts in securing a bright future for Geneva Lake and its surrounding natural habitat. I recognize that we can only achieve this goal through community involvement and education. That is why I am committed to advocating for responsible land development and ensuring our elected officials hear our collective voice. By joining in this organization’s efforts, I will work to ensure this community remains a peaceful and clean habitat to be enjoyed by residents and visitors for generations to come.